Turns out that Caprese salads work exceptionally well with Tuk Meric, the tangy and peppery sauce used throughout Cambodia. Mediterranean Cambodian fusion is a thing!
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Lemongrass Pork Belly (Kaw Sach Chrouk)
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Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
The go-to dish for those who love lemongrass. This flavorful chicken is wonderful with fresh chilled pickled veggies and steamed rice. Simple and delicious, perfect for summer time outdoor grilling or warming up your kitchen with winter time broiling.
Spring Rolls with Tamarind Sauce
Satisfying appetizer rolled in rice paper with shrimp, rice vermicelli, with assorted vegetables, sprouts and herbs. Served with authentic Cambodian tamarind sauce.
Tamarind Braised Short Ribs
Tender, succulent braised short ribs are are always a treat and this recipe will have you craving for more. The tamarind combined with galangal root pairs perfectly with beef and vegetables delivers a tasty and hearty experience you won’t forget.
Tamarind Clams
Clams sautéed in a natural, rich and velvety tamarind sauce with roasted garlic.
Steak and Salad
A Cambodian favorite! Refreshing lime and Kampot pepper dressing lightens up caramelized pieces of steak into a mouth-watering main dish. Likely influenced by French cuisine during the French colonial days.
Cha Kroeung Sach Moan
Also known as Lemongrass Chicken Stir-fry, is not your typical stir-fry, one byte of this mouthwatering iconic Khmer dish will make your curious taste buds dance.
Lemongrass Chicken Stir-Fry
Not your typical stir-fry, one byte of this mouthwatering iconic Khmer dish will make your curious taste buds dance.
Cambodian White Sauce
Creamy and savory with a hint of spiciness from White Kampot pepper. Traditionally served with BBQ corn on the cob, this sauce works well in fusion dishes such as pasta, or other dishes calling for white sauce. Yield: 1½ cups
Kabocha Pumpkin Soup
This pumpkin soup has smooth and nutty flavor and texture with a hint of spiciness. It’s a hearty soup loaded with healthy ingredients. Perfect for your family and your health. Prepared with Cambodian flare, the recipe uses coconut cream instead of dairy cream.
Freshly Pickled Vegetables
Sweet and sour sliced or shredded vegetables can be quickly prepared as a side dish to enjoy with may grilled or BBQ meats.
Pumpkin Tapioca Dessert
Lapov Ktis is one of Cambodia’s simplest yet most comforting desserts. Kabocha pumpkin is gently simmered until it becomes tender; silky and rich in coconut cream with shiny little tapioca adding that fun spark in every bite. To be honest, pumpkin has never been one of my favorite fruits—except when it’s prepared this way. LapovContinue reading “Pumpkin Tapioca Dessert”
Taro Tapioca Dessert
Cambodian’s love taro desserts, this recipe combines the textures of smooth coconut cream and tapioca with soft cooked taro root. Enjoy hot, warm or cold for a yummy treat!
Pandan Extract
Pandan is the “green vanilla” of Southeast Asian desserts! You can experience this exotic flavor by substituting ¼ teaspoon of vanilla with 2 tablespoons pandan extract for your next pound cake.
Lemongrass Chicken Pizza
Favorite flavors unite in this wonderful asian fusion pizza; better make 2 😉
Lemongrass Chicken Topping
Small pieces of chicken marinated with lemongrass paste perfect as a pizza topping or for taco filling; a little on the salty side similar to bacon.
Corn Casserole
Creamy Cambodian corn casserole prepared with coconut sauce. This vegan dish will be the conversation of your Thanksgiving dinner, not politics :). Happy Thanksgiving!!!